Rights groups sound alarm over exponential surge in child labour in gold mining fields in western Kenya

Rights groups sound alarm over exponential surge in child labour in gold mining fields in western Kenya

He said from Kuria, Migori, Nyatike, Rongo, Awendo and Uriri sub-counties, cases of child labour perpetrated in goldmines, within household and in agricultural sector was rife and should be discouraged immediately.

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Corruption: Kenya announces transition to e-procurement to fight runaway theft of public funds

Corruption: Kenya announces transition to e-procurement to fight runaway theft of public funds

Koskei decried past procurement practices, noting that they were often been manipulated by individuals using their positions of influence to divert funds for personal gain.

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Governors in potato growing regions of central Kenya criticise Egerton University research findings on pesticides overuse

Governors in potato growing regions of central Kenya criticise Egerton University research findings on pesticides overuse

The study findings indicated that 11.85 per cent of farmers heeded the recommended manufacturer’s application rate, while 74.63 per cent relied on advice from agro-chemical retailers and 13.32 per cent sought from their counterpart farmers.

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Veterinarian warns Kenyan dairy farmers hit by prohibitive cost of animal feeds and ignorance

Veterinarian warns Kenyan dairy farmers hit by prohibitive cost of animal feeds and ignorance

Njoroge advised farmers to avoid storing their animal feeds on the floor saying feeds should be stored in a raised platform for proper ventilation.

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Alarm as experts tell FDA to ban cancer-causing talc – widely used in chewing gum – from food and drugs

Alarm as experts tell FDA to ban cancer-causing talc – widely used in chewing gum – from food and drugs

Talc is a mineral made up mostly of magnesium, silicon and oxygen, according to the American Cancer Society. Some talc contains asbestos, which has been linked to cancer.

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Covid vaccine terrorism: US weaponised fear, shame and classification systems to silence wellness educators, doctors, scientists and parents

Covid vaccine terrorism: US weaponised fear, shame and classification systems to silence wellness educators, doctors, scientists and parents

According to the 2021 report, “the controversy surrounding vaccination mandates for school-age children, employees facing termination for lack of compliance, or perceptions of unfair healthcare treatment for the unvaccinated might trigger increased violence by DVEs.

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Proposed amendments to information and communication law offers relief to media firms with dubious licences

Proposed amendments to information and communication law offers relief to media firms with dubious licences

Under the amended provision, telecommunications operators must ensure existing subscribers register their SIM cards as required. In addition, such operators must ensure registration details of a client remain confidential and shall not be disclosed to a second party without the subscriber’s consent.

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Kenya sports minister says the country is ready to host CHAN despite social media claims

Kenya sports minister says the country is ready to host CHAN despite social media claims

Beyond the upcoming event, Mvurya emphasised the government’s broader commitment to transforming the stadium into a hub for various sporting activities.

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Rwanda-backed rebels committed possible war crimes in eastern Congo, rights group says

Rwanda-backed rebels committed possible war crimes in eastern Congo, rights group says

Amnesty International said that between February and April, it interviewed 18 civilians who had been detained by M23 in Goma and Bukavu, after they were accused of supporting the Congolese army or government. The former detainees said the rebels produced no evidence of these accusations and several weren’t informed of the reasons for their detention.

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Western Kenya dumping sugarcane farming for coffee as minister vouches for higher farmer incomes

Western Kenya dumping sugarcane farming for coffee as minister vouches for higher farmer incomes

Speaking at a farmers’ awareness forum at Ebukanga Polytechnic in Vihiga, Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya announced the distribution of free coffee seedlings to boost production. Oparanya noted that annual production in the country has declined to just 51,900 tonnes, down from 200,000 tonnes 25 years ago.

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